In brief
13-year-old Lamis Abusalim, evacuated from Gaza for medical treatment, is in intensive care due to surgery complications. Despite efforts to access treatment abroad amidst conflict, Lamis' condition worsened after her heart stopped during surgery, causing brain damage. Her family is now seeking further care in the UK or elsewhere.
In a desperate bid for adequate medical care, 13-year-old Lamis Abusalim from Gaza now finds herself in a critical state after a complicated surgery in the UAE. Lamis suffers from severe scoliosis, a condition that, if untreated, could fatally compress her lungs. After repeated attempts for treatment in Gaza and Jerusalem failed, Lamis and her mother, Shatha, finally evacuated to the UAE for a critical operation. However, during the surgery, Lamis’ heart stopped multiple times, leading to brain damage. Her story underscores the dire health care challenges faced by many in Gaza amid ongoing conflict. Despite initial evacuation success, her family now faces new hurdles in seeking further treatment for Lamis, ideally in the UK or another equipped nation. International organizations continue their support, as the UAE government assists with immediate needs. These events highlight the broader medical evacuation difficulties from Gaza, amid continuous military conflict following the October 7 attacks, which have heavily strained local healthcare services. As Lamis battles for recovery, worldwide attention turns to the urgent medical evacuation needs in the region.
